Description
Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Cake with Baileys Buttercream Frosting is a rich, decadent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This moist chocolate cake, infused with the smooth flavor of Baileys Irish Cream, is paired with a creamy, Baileys-spiked buttercream frosting that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to make and utterly delicious, this cake is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
- For the Baileys Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
- Add Baileys and Water: Stir in boiling water and Baileys Irish Cream. The batter will be thin.
- Bake: Divide batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make Frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then Baileys and vanilla. Add heavy cream if needed.
- Assemble: Frost the cooled cakes with the Baileys buttercream frosting.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- The cake can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute Baileys with heavy cream or milk and add a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 50
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75mg